Ⓐ TWO INDIAN CRUTCH SWORDS (ZAFAR TAKIEH) FORMED ENTIRELY OF IRON, 19TH CENTURY
Ⓐ TWO INDIAN CRUTCH SWORDS (ZAFAR TAKIEH) FORMED ENTIRELY OF IRON, 19TH CENTURY
the first with blade of tapering square-section, threaded at the top, strongly recurved rest formed with a stylised serpent head finial, and steel scabbard decorated with faceted ends and a central spirally-moulded section; the second similar, with traces of silver-plated finish, and the hilt and scabbard each decorated with a moulded design
the first 59.0 cm; 23 1/4 in
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Property from the Anthony Dove Collection (1938-2021)
Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
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Ⓐ TWO INDIAN CRUTCH SWORDS (ZAFAR TAKIEH) FORMED ENTIRELY OF IRON, 19TH CENTURY
the first with blade of tapering square-section, threaded at the top, strongly recurved rest formed with a stylised serpent head finial, and steel scabbard decorated with faceted ends and a central spirally-moulded section; the second similar, with traces of silver-plated finish, and the hilt and scabbard each decorated with a moulded design
the first 59.0 cm; 23 1/4 in
(2)
Property from the Anthony Dove Collection (1938-2021)
Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey